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This full-time Playworks AmeriCorps Member role brings healthy play and physical activity to low-income schools to create a positive environment for learning and teaching. Members are provided with extensive training and placed in an elementary school to work alongside teachers and school administrators to implement our on-site Playworks program. Members also generate community and family involvement in their school community by recruiting and supporting volunteers and facilitating community engagement activities.

Members commit to serving a full school year of at least 900 hours. This position position typically requires more than 40 hours per week and includes night and weekend sports league and community engagement activities. Members typically start service in August, and serve until the end of the school year.

Playworks AmeriCorps Members currently serve in 23 cities across the nation. For more information and to see what cities are currently recruiting AmeriCorps Members please visit:http://www.playworks.org/coach

This full-time Playworks AmeriCorps Member role brings healthy play and physical activity to low-income schools to create a positive environment for learning and teaching. Members are provided with extensive training and placed in an elementary school to work alongside teachers and school administrators to implement our on-site Playworks program. Members also generate community and family involvement in their school community by recruiting and supporting volunteers and facilitating community engagement activities.

Members commit to serving a full school year of at least 900 hours. This position position typically requires more than 40 hours per week and includes night and weekend sports league and community engagement activities. Members typically start service in August, and serve until the end of the school year.

Playworks AmeriCorps Members currently serve in 23 cities across the nation. For more information and to see what cities are currently recruiting AmeriCorps Members please visit:http://www.playworks.org/coach
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$2300
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$2600 monthly

Benefits

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Individuals will be enrolled as AmeriCorps service members (see www.americorps.gov)
Modest living stipend (paid out semi-monthly, with amounts varying by region)
Education award up to $2,960 for use at Title IV college or university tuition or to pay back qualified student loans (requires completion of a minimum of 900 hours of service)
Health insurance for member at no cost
Possible child care expense reimbursement (http://www.americorpschildcare.com/)
Develop leadership skills and gain valuable experience for a career in education and youth development
Make a lasting difference in children’s lives and your community

Education Requirements

GED

Desired Certifications or Qualifications

Be at least 18 years of age and have US Citizenship or Permanent Resident statusHigh school diploma or equivalentDemonstrated experience leading and/or teaching groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youthDemonstrated commitment to national and community serviceDedicated to completing a full year of service (typically a 6 month school year and 900 hours of service)Experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into and existing school communityKnowledge of computer and internet based programs for use in communication and record keeping requirementsAccess to reliable transportation (public transportation or personal transport) to/from assigned schoolCandidates must clear a National Sex Offender Public Registry, State criminal check, and FBI background checkSuccessful completion of TB test (upon hire)

Desired Languages

English, Spanish

Other Conditions

Car recommendedPermits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check